WRITE A STORY — WIN A PRIZE!
Arizona Mystery Writers
Jim Martin Memorial Story Contest
Open to Adults 18 Years and Over
FIRST PLACE: $200
SECOND PLACE: $100
THIRD PLACE: $75
Your winning story will be posted on the AMW website.
Contest Opens: March 1, 2024
Submission Deadline: August 1, 2024
Who Can Enter?:
Anyone who can write a mystery story in English. You don’t have to be a member of AMW. No prior experience necessary.
What Kind of Story?:
Any sort of mystery, suspense, or thriller.
Who was Jim Martin?:
Jim Martin was a long-time member of Arizona Mystery Writers. His family left a generous contribution to the club and we remember him by dedicating the annual story-writing contest to him.
Entry Requirements:
See the Entry Requirements page for all the official rules.
Judging Criteria:
Cheat Sheet! Want to know what the judges look for? Check out this list of guidelines.
Submit Your Entry Online:
And when you're ready to enter - visit our ONLINE Entry Form. A correct entry form must accompany EACH submission.
Most Recent Past Winners:
You can read the most recent winning stories from the contest for all ages by clicking the “Writing Contest Winners” tab.
Questions? email amwadultcontest@gmail.com
